The Andhra Pradesh government has taken several major steps in the field of providing services through digital medium in recent years. One of these initiatives is the facility to check the eKYC (electronic KYC) status of your ration card through WhatsApp. This method is not only easy but also very convenient for the common citizens. In this article, we will give you complete information on how you can check the status of your ration card eKYC through WhatsApp.
Why is eKYC Necessary for Ration Card?
First of all, it is important to understand why eKYC has been made mandatory for ration card. Actually, eKYC is a digital verification process through which the government ensures that the people whose names are registered in the ration card are the correct and real beneficiaries. This prevents fraud and the benefits of government schemes reach the right person.
At present, the Andhra Pradesh government has fixed June 30 as the last date for completing eKYC. If a beneficiary does not get eKYC done by this date, then his ration card can be canceled and along with that all the government benefits associated with it can also be stopped.
Why is it Better to Check Status Through WhatsApp?
Now let’s talk about why the option of checking status from WhatsApp has been chosen. Actually, WhatsApp is an app that is in almost every person’s mobile and people use it on a daily basis.
Keeping this in mind, the government decided to use this platform so that the general public does not have to visit any website or get entangled in a complicated process. Its main advantages are as follows.
- It is very easy to use. No technical knowledge is required.
- Status is available immediately.
- Problems like website traffic or site error are avoided.
How to check AP Ration Card eKYC status through WhatsApp?
Now let’s know how you can check eKYC status from WhatsApp on your mobile.
- Open WhatsApp:– First of all open the WhatsApp app on your mobile. Keep in mind that the internet connection should be good so that there is no interruption in the process.
- Send message to government WhatsApp number:- Send a message to the government WhatsApp number which has been issued for ration card services. This number is 9552300009. You can get many services by writing Hi and sending a message on this number.
- Select service:- When you send the first message, you will get an automated reply in which various options will be given. Choose the option related to ‘Civil Supplies’ or ‘Ration Card eKYC Status’ from this.
- Enter ration card number:- After this you will be asked for your ration card number. Enter the correct number carefully.
- Get Status:- After submitting ration card number you will get a reply in which your eKYC status will be told whether your eKYC is completed or some details are still pending.
Keep some important things in mind
There may be a slight delay in reply: Sometimes due to high load on the server, there may be a slight delay in getting the reply. In such a situation, do not panic, try again after some time.
Details of all family members: If your ration card is in the name of many members in the family, then the status message will also include the details of all the members like – name, age, relationship etc.
Inactive status: If your status is showing ‘Inactive’, then immediately go to your nearest ration dealer or the concerned government office and get the problem resolved. Otherwise the card may be cancelled.
What can happen if eKYC is not completed?
If you do not complete eKYC by June 30, your ration card can be deactivated. Due to this, not only will you stop getting cheap grains, but the benefits of many other welfare schemes given by the government can also stop. That is why it is important to check your status before the last date and if there is any mistake, get it corrected in time.
Conclusion
Checking the eKYC status of ration card through WhatsApp is a very simple, fast and convenient method. Especially for those who are not comfortable browsing the internet. So if you have not yet completed your eKYC or checked the status, then immediately complete this process through WhatsApp. The deadline of June 30 is near, by being a little careful and checking in time, you can keep your ration card active and avail the benefits of government schemes.